In an effort to become more green in the blue skies, the airline industry could turn to renewable diesel. This article in The Motley Fool says as the industry looks to lower its share of greenhouse gas emissions … about 2 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions currently comes from jet airliners … a more sustainable source of jet fuel …
Roads Could be Electrifying in Sweden
While the Swedish are known for some electrifying engines under the hoods of their reliable cars, the country’s most famous carmaker might be looking to electrify the roads, too… literally! This news release from the Volvo Group says the company, in cooperation with the Swedish Transport Administration, is studying the the potential for building electric roads that charge city buses …
Using Ethanol from Glycerol for Biodiesel
A new process that eliminates fossil fuels completely from the biodiesel equation could make the green fuel even more sustainable. Michigan State University reports Gemma Reguera, MSU microbiologist, has found a way that uses microbes to glean ethanol from glycerol and then use that green fuel to replace methanol to help brew the biodiesel. “With a saturated glycerol market, traditional …
Ethanol Stocks Down Despite Production Uptick
Stocks of ethanol in the U.S. are down, despite increased production of the green fuel. This story in Platts says ethanol stocks on May 16 were down 312,000 barrels to a four-week low of 16.99 million barrels. This unexpected drop comes as production actually rose by 3,000 b/d to 925,000 b/d, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration information. In immediate …
Researchers Look to Find Motivations Behind Solar
Researchers are trying to figure what motivates which consumers to buy solar equipment. This article from Sandia National Laboratories in California says they’re trying to better understand what persuades people to buy photovoltaic (PV) systems for their homes in hopes of increasing the amount of solar energy in the electricity market from its current share of less than .05 percent …
Fuels America Campaign Reminds Drivers of Savings
Just as a good-sized portion of the country is hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, Fuels America launches an ad campaign to remind drivers just how much they are saving at the pump, thanks to ethanol and biodiesel. The coalition of groups committed to protecting the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and promoting alternative fuels is airing the campaign on …
What Features of MyNewHolland.com Do You Like
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is the best way to market to millennials? “ I think we all could have guessed that marketing online to millennials is used most often. Digital forms of media are easily in our grasp with smartphones, tablets and computers. However, I was surprised that radio beat TV. Our poll results: Online – 52% …
Ethanol Conference Themed Power by People
Registration is now open for the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 27th annual Ethanol Conference scheduled for August 4-6 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme of the event is “Power by People” and the agenda includes sessions on new innovations in the ethanol industry, the octane and high performance potential of ethanol, overseas opportunities for ethanol producers, rail regulations and possible …
Maryland Gov Vetoes Wind Turbine Moratorium
A moratorium that would have stopped construction of wind turbines for more than a year near a U.S. military base in Maryland has been vetoed by that state’s governor. This article from the Star Democrat says Gov. Martin O’Malley vetoed the 13-month wind turbine moratorium that would have kept the structures from being put up within 56 miles of the …
Maas Auctioning Connecticut Biodiesel Equipment
Seller of used biodiesel brewing equipment, Maas Companies, will hold an online auction of biodiesel equipment used in Connecticut. The sale includes a 1.5 MGY Biodiesel Equipment Package, along with a 250 Kilowatt CAT Cogen System, centrifuge, lab equipment, forklift, chiller, new and surplus parts. It will take place on Thursday, June 19th with the bidding ending at 5:00 pm …